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Who’s taking responsibility for the patient in an era of collaborative healthcare?
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Who’s taking responsibility for the patient in an era of collaborative healthcare?
Wednesday 25 March 2020, 05:00 AM
Cordelia Thomas
Cordelia Thomas unpicks what is meant by continuity of care when general practice patients don’t always get a consultation with their ‘own GP’
The traditional view of general practice is one in which patients see “their” doctor, and establish a relationship over time through effective communi
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3. Szafran O, Kennett SL, Bell NR et al. Patients’ perceptions of team-based care in family practice: access, benefits and team roles. Journal of Primary Health Care 2018;10(3): 248–57.